The navratna are the nine gemstones of Vedic astrology, each governing one of the nine grahas. This chart shows, for every stone, the ruling planet, the finger and metal it is traditionally set in, the day it is first worn, and its upratna — the gentler, affordable substitute.
Navratna Chart: 9 Gemstones and Their Planets
| Gemstone (Hindi) | Graha | Finger | Metal | Day | Upratna (Substitute) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby (Manik) | Surya | Ring | Gold | Sunday | Red Garnet |
| Pearl (Moti) | Chandra | Little | Silver | Monday | Moonstone |
| Red Coral (Moonga) | Mangal | Ring | Gold or Copper | Tuesday | Carnelian |
| Emerald (Panna) | Budh | Little | Gold | Wednesday | Green Onyx |
| Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) | Guru | Index | Gold | Thursday | Citrine (Sunela) |
| Diamond (Heera) | Shukra | Middle or ring* | Platinum / White gold | Friday | Opal |
| Blue Sapphire (Neelam) | Shani | Middle | Silver or Panchdhatu | Saturday | Amethyst (Katela) |
| Hessonite (Gomed) | Rahu | Middle | Silver or Ashtadhatu | Saturday | — |
| Cat's Eye (Lehsuniya) | Ketu | Middle or little* | Silver | Thursday | — |
*Traditions vary by lineage — fingers, days and weights differ between schools. A chart confirmation is strongly recommended before wearing any graha stone, especially Neelam, Gomed and Lehsuniya, which tradition treats as fast-acting.
What Is an Upratna?
An upratna is the traditional substitute gem — believed to carry the same graha's energy in a gentler, more affordable form, and the classic way to begin. Citrine (Sunela) stands in for Pukhraj, Amethyst (Katela) for Neelam, Opal for Heera, and Moonstone for Moti. Browse our Citrine collection, or if Shani is the concern, start with the curated Shani Remedies collection and our Sade Sati guide.
FAQ
Can all nine stones be worn together? Combined navratna jewellery is its own auspicious tradition; wearing individual graha stones, however, should follow your birth chart.
Why start with an upratna? It is gentler and affordable — the traditional first step before committing to a primary gem.
Which weight should I wear? Weights vary by tradition and body weight; take a consultation rather than following a generic rule.
